Santa Maria Style Barbecue RecipesAuthentic Santa Maria Tri-Tip RecipeSanta Maria Style Pinquito Beans RecipeSimple Santa Maria Green SaladSanta Maria Salsa Recipe Book A Room If there’s one thing that brings travelers and adventurers to our valley, it’s our iconic Santa Maria Style barbecue. The reason our barbecue is treasured by taste buds around the world? Authenticity and simplicity. We use recipes that date back generations—and we know better than to mess with a good thing. Fortunately for barbecue lovers and grillmasters alike, the timelessness and simplicity of our recipes means they’re easy to prepare on your own. Today, we’re serving up our top tips and secret recipes (shhhh!) to help you bring the flavors of Santa Maria style barbecue to your grill back home. Just don’t blame us when your neighbors come knocking for a plate or two. Enjoy the recipes below or checkout the Official Santa Maria Style Cookbook. It starts with the right seasonings and the best barbecue products. Before you dive fork-deep into our recipes, make sure you’re starting out with the best products and seasonings—the simplicity of Santa Maria Style makes the ingredients you use all the more important. We recommend getting your products from Susie Q’s. Founded by Santa Maria local Susan Righetti, Susie Q’s offers the pinquito beans, Santa Maria Style seasonings, and red oak chips you’ll need to ensure your barbecue is authentic. What are we cooking? Today, we’re whipping up the classic Santa Maria Style barbecue plate. This includes: Authentic Santa Maria Tri-Tip Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans Tangy Santa Maria Salsa Simple Santa Maria Green Salsa Pro Tips Before You Begin: The pinquito beans need to soak overnight, so start those the night prior. The salsa needs to sit for at least one hour to develop its full flavor, so make it the morning of your barbecue, or 1-2 hours before you start on your meat. Red oak chips are the key to getting that distinct Santa Maria flavor in your meat. Be sure to use them, or your tri-tip won’t taste authentic. For a truly authentic Santa Maria Style barbecue meal, serve this all up with a fresh strawberry dessert (our Valley is famous for ‘em) and a good glass of red wine. Santa Maria Style Barbecue Recipes: Authentic Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip Recipe Santa Maria Style Pinquito Beans Recipe Tangy Santa Maria Salsa Recipe Simple Santa Maria Green Salad Want even more tasty tips? You can find the recipes for a complete Santa Maria Style feast – including our famous tri-tip rub, garlic bread, and all the barbecue fixings in the Santa Maria Valley Cookbook.
Old Town Cups & Crumbs Cups and Crumbs has a full array of coffee drinks, hot and cold, smoothies, crepes, breakfast bagel sandwiches and a full bakery service available. We feel our products are different from anything else around focusing on quality ingredients while striving for providing excellent service. Orcutt is near and dear to all of us and we […]
Posies in the Village Offering home decor, one-of-a-kind gifts, and fashion, Posies in the Village is nestled in the historic district of Arroyo Grande Village near Pismo Beach. With everything from lady’s hats to antiques to linen-and-lace goods, Posies offers charming finds for visitors and locals alike.
Kay's Country Kitchen Kay’s Country Kitchen in Orcutt is owned by Orcutt native Kaylynn Tims. Kay’s is located in downtown Orcutt, in a historic building that was built in 1904. Kay’s has been voted Best Breakfast in Orcutt 18 years in a row, and is truly a local favorite. For breakfast with a Santa Maria Style twist, try […]
'A' Street Cafe Enjoy honest food in our bright & airy café! Not only does The ‘A’ Street Café serve up quality home cooked meals at budget friendly prices, we also provide training and employment opportunities for adults with disabilities. The ‘A’ Street Café is a division of VTC Enterprises whose mission is to provide life and job […]
April 18 Santa Maria Philharmonic Society: Soaring Masterpieces - Fate and Destiny Santa Maria Philharmonic Society presents ‘SOARING MASTERPIECES: Fate and Destiny’ Feel the Music and continue the celebration of Beethoven’s 250th birthday! The Santa Maria Philharmonic will perform an extraordinary concert for the Santa Maria community, with music by Verdi, Beethoven, and Copland, with violin soloist Roger Wilke. Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino – Overture” is […]
April 30 Great American Melodrama - The Emperor's New Clothes Step into the kingdom of Halfwitania, a faraway land filled with zany characters and big surprises. The Emperor runs the country, but he is so obsessed with clothes that the important affairs of the kingdom are neglected. When he orders a new garment, something goes wrong and the problems with the kingdom are… revealed. The whole family […]
May 01 Old Orcutt's First Friday: May Come out and enjoy an evening in Old Orcutt. Merchants stay open late on the first Friday of the month. Drink, food, and shopping specials.
May 02 Buellton Brew Fest 2020 A sell out every year, the Buellton Brew Fest take place Saturday, May 2nd at River View Park. Over 50+ breweries, wineries, ciders and spirit companies will join us, along with live entertainment! Plenty of food trucks, mega size beer pong, cornhole and tons of restrooms! Bring your beach chair and blankets and plan to […]